Smoked Mackerel & Horseradish Fish Cakes

These smoked mackerel fish cakes with a dollop of horseradish sauce are so easy to make.  They are so full of flavour and taste absolutely delicious. Serve with this tasty Beetroot, Feta & Potato Salad
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
  • 300 g mashed potato (cold)
  • 250 g smoked mackerel fillets (skinned & flaked)
  • 5 spring onions (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp horseradish sauce
  • 1/2 lemon (zest only)
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 free-range egg (beaten)
  • 100 g dried breadcrumbs
  • sunflower or vegetable oil (to shallow fry)
Instructions
  1. Place the cold mashed potato, mackerel, spring onions, horseradish and lemon zest into a large bowl, fully combine. Shape into 8 small fish cakes or 4 large.
  2. Dust the cakes lightly with seasoned flour. Now place the beaten egg in a bowl and dip the cakes. Place the breadcrumbs onto a plate and the dip the cakes into the breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and gently cook the fishcakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
  4. Divide the fishcakes between 4 plates and serve with a seasonal salad. Enjoy!